Zojz (; ) is a settlement in the Prizren Municipality, southwestern Kosovo.
Etymology
The name of the village is believed to come from the Albanian word Zojz/Zoj Dedvukaj 2023, p. 1; Hyllested & Joseph 2022, p. 232; Søborg 2020, p. 74; Berishaj 2004, p. 49; Sedaj 1982, p. 75; Çabej 1966, p. 373; Mann 1952, p. 32; Mann 1948, p. 583; Feizi 1929, p. 82; Lambertz 1922, pp. 47, 143–144, 146–148.
History
The village of Zojz was mentioned in the Ottoman defter of the 16th century with the name Zojiq and the inhabitants of the village were recorded with characteristically Albanian anthroponomy.Selami Pulaha Popullsia Shqiptare e Kosoves Gjate Shekujve p. 305
Geography Zojz is placed roughly 10 km north of Prizren. Neighboring settlements are Smaç and Medvec to the east, Piranë to the west, Sërbica e Poshtme to the south and Randobrava to the north. The Topluha River and the Autostrada R 7 run south of the village.
Demographics According to the 2024 census Zojz had 534 inhabitants. Of them, 520 (97.37%) were Albanians and 13 were Ashkali. All 534 inhabitants declared themselves Muslims.
References